First War of Independence 1857 Flashcards
After which Battle did the British start expanding their political power
Battle of Plassey (1757)
Which Battle established the British as Masters of Bengal, Odisha and Bihar
Battle of Buxar
Who introduced Subsidiary Alliance
Lord Wellesley
Which was the first kingdom that entered into Subsidiary Alliance and under which an agreement
Awadh
Treaty of Allahabad (1765)
Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse
Lord Dalhousie
Who announced that the descendants of Bahadur Shah Zafar could not use imperial titles
Lord Canning (1856)
Which Act changed the Hindu Law of Property
Religious Disabilities Act (1850)
According to what provisions were 20,000 estates confiscated
Inam Commision (1852)
Which Act withdrew the privilege of free postage enjoyed by Indian soldiers
The Post Office Act (1854)
Which Act made by the Government of India directly by the Crown
Government of India Act (1858)
Who was the first Viceroy of India
Lord Canning
When did Queen Victoria assume the title of Empress of India?
1876
